512 Audio Skylight Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new streaming mic from 512 audio, the Skylight. This thing is built incredibly well and offers a more mid forward sound with a smooth texture to the mic which is very pleasing. If you don’t like mid forward mics or if you have an overly nasally voice, chances are you’re not going to be too into this mic.

Buy the 512 Audio Skylight (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/512skylight
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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:35 - Setup
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:19 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:00 - Specifications
02:18 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:40 - Plosive Test
02:56 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:18 - Background Noise Test
03:35 - Untreated Room Test
03:53 - Shock Rejection Test
04:11 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:28 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:05 - Intro to Comparison
05:25 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:52 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
06:20 - Blue Ember Comparison
06:49 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:25 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:05 - Music Test
09:28 - Pros & Cons
10:06 - Overall Thoughts
12:07 - Recommendation
13:24 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.